catchment area — an area from which rainfall flows into a river, reservoir, or drainage system; the area served by a particular school or hospital
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an area from which rainfall flows into a river, reservoir, or drainage system; the area served by a particular school or hospital
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkætʃmənt ˈeriə/
Example Sentences
- My house is just outside the catchment area of the best high school, so now I'm considering moving... or maybe just getting a really long extension cord.
- The catchment area for this river covers over 500 square kilometers.
- Parents often check school catchment areas before buying a house.
catchment area
NOUN[/ˈkætʃmənt ˈeriə/]
an area from which rainfall flows into a river, reservoir, or drainage system; the area served by a particular school or hospital
an area from which rainfall flows into a river, reservoir, or drainage system; the area served by a particular school or hospital
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“My house is just outside the catchment area of the best high school, so now I'm considering moving... or maybe just getting a really long extension cord.”
“The catchment area for this river covers over 500 square kilometers.”
“Parents often check school catchment areas before buying a house.”
“The hospital serves patients from its designated catchment area.”
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